News - Longford
Senator confirms new playground in Longford Town to officially open in coming weeks
Significant works have been taking place at the former Longford Greyhound track since Christmas.
Jun 30, 2025 11:39
Longford Women's Link responded to just under 1,000 calls last year
Its CEO Tara Farrell also confirmed that it supported 331 women and children in cases of domestic abuse and violence.
Jun 27, 2025 13:01
Senator says Longford minor injury unit 'unlikely' to be developed in the near future
That's according to local senator Joe Flaherty, who welcomed the news of the potential development.
Jun 27, 2025 12:36
Local TD says potential minor injury unit in Longford is a viable possibility
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy met with Tánaiste Simon Harris alongside Longford party colleagues in government buildings yesterday.
Jun 26, 2025 17:13
Roscommon records highest pothole complaints over last three years
Last year, Roscommon County Council received just over 1,000 complaints about potholes.
Jun 26, 2025 13:51
Oireachtas committee hears a Longford post office will close unless funding is increased
The Irish Postmasters Union is calling for a 50% increase in state funding, from €10m a year to €15m.
Jun 26, 2025 08:27
EPA investigating large scale illegal peat extractions across Roscommon and Longford
A report from the Environmental Protection Agency revealed it is looking into cases of illegal operations over seven counties across the country.
Jun 26, 2025 08:11
Over 1,500 home energy retrofits carried out across region last year
Nationally, there has been a 13% increase in the number of home energy upgrades last year compared to 2023.
Jun 25, 2025 13:41
Over 120 people in Shannonside region conferred with Irish citizenship
7,500 people from 143 countries were conferred with Irish citizenship in the Gleneagle Arena.
Jun 25, 2025 13:33
Average cost of a house in Shannonside region now over €220,000
The average house in Ireland now costs almost 358-thousand euro.
Jun 23, 2025 12:13
Animals rescued after truck goes on fire in Longford
It happened just before the roundabout coming into Longford town, from the Edgeworthstown side, at around 4.30pm.
Jun 21, 2025 17:40
Longford Gardaí warn of bogus tradesman in the area
They are urging members of the public to stay vigilant, and to report any incident to the local Garda station.
Jun 21, 2025 08:39
Home prices soar by 14pc in Longford
The average sale price went from €185,000 to €210,000, according to the CSO.
Jun 20, 2025 13:05
Region records significant decrease in commencement notices so far this year
A commencement notice is a notification to a Building Control Authority that a person intends to carry out works or a material change of use to a building.
Jun 20, 2025 11:21Shannonside Newsletter
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